New tech is not always better just because it is new. Over the last year while rumors of FaceID becoming reality on the next phone were out there, we also heard how Apple was working on getting TouchID working on the screen. Well they didn’t, and now it’s FaceID only on the iPhone X. Judging by the first reviews this move will be a tad controversial. I have two worries.

Checking the phone discreetly is now impossible. If you are in a meeting, out for a meal, or just walking down the street a great feature of the iPhone was unlocking it while taking it out of your pocket and just peeking down at the screen. The phone never had to get a few inches outside your pocket and you had the ability to respond quickly to message, read a note, etc. Now if you want to unlock it, the phone has to see your face.

The other worry is Apple Pay. I know there is a new gesture (double tap power button) to launch Apple Pay, but again your face to authorize? This is where the previous home button was perfect.

Both of these issues can be resolved if you use an Apple Watch with your phone. I wonder if Apple starts pushing the Watch as the “needed” accessory to get the everything working as it did before. I know it would not be Apple like, but I wish they just put a fingerprint sensor on the back like Google did and let you unlock with your finger or your face. We will all find out in just a few days if my worries are founded.